Winnipeg Police Service News Release

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2011 11:00 a.m.     FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION- SNOWMOBILE         C11-9425 On January 13th, 2011 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service, along with Emergency Responders were summoned to a field in the area of the 500 block of Redonda Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a snowmobile and a pedestrian.    Preliminary information has revealed that a 51 year old male pedestrian had been walking in a field when he was struck by a snowmobile.    The pedestrian had been transported to the hospital in unstable condition.  He has since succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the snowmobile had also been transported to the hospital in stable condition.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit and no charges have been laid at this time.        PUBLIC ADVISORY The Winnipeg Police Service along with the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation would like to remind motorists to be mindful when leaving their running vehicles unattended.  Recently, within the City of Winnipeg a number of vehicles have been stolen when they were left unattended while they were warming up.    As well, each year a number of vehicles are stolen in Winnipeg as a result of keys left in the ignition, or spare keys left within the passenger compartment of the vehicle (in the glove box, under the floor mat, etc.)   Vehicle owners are strongly encouraged to protect their keys.  Do NOT leave spare keys within your vehicle as thieves will find them. Vehicle immobilizers are highly effective in stopping vehicle theft however the immobilizer is ineffective if the thief gains access to the vehicle keys.   For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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